Brian Tran 0 Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) Hello, My name is Brian T. I am a new member of BBT community. I am doing research to set up my trading station. It has been very long time since the last time I built a Windows Desktop. Can you please help me on this? This desktop is just for Day trading only. Beside, I already have : an iMac: for live chat room an Acer: for SPY Index/... I really appreciate if you can tell me what I am missing here or any parts are not compatible to each other: ASRock DESKMINI 310W Intel Socket LGA1151 Intel H310 Mini / Booksize Barebone System: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16856158062?Description=ASROCK DESKMINI&cm_re=ASROCK_DESKMINI-_-56-158-062-_-Product Is this the same to this ASRock? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRYR22B/ref=psdc_3015426011_t1_B076ZFTTS4 . If yes, it said it only support 8th processors and it will not work with the processor below. Intel Core i7-9700 Coffee Lake 8-Core 3.0 GHz (4.7 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 65W BX80684I79700 Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630: https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i7-9th-gen-core-i7-9700/p/N82E16819118024 The ASRock Deskmini 310W only support max 65W. So I guess this processor is the highest compatible one. CORSAIR Vengeance 32GB (2 x 16GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Laptop Memory Model CMSX32GX4M2A2666C18: https://www.newegg.com/corsair-32gb-260-pin-ddr4-so-dimm/p/N82E16820233989 HP EX950 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe 3D TLC NAND Internal SSD 5MS23AA#ABC: https://www.newegg.com/p/1Z4-000P-02AD5?Item=9SIAKWFA3K5885 Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black, 92mm low-profile CPU cooler (Black): https://www.newegg.com/p/13C-0005-001H7 Corsair Gaming K55 + Harpoon RGB Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo: https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-K55-RGB-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B077HKT6YY Samsung - CHG9 Series C49HG90DMN 49" HDR LED Curved FHD FreeSync Monitor: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-chg9-series-c49hg90dmn-49-hdr-led-curved-fhd-freesync-monitor-matte-dark-blue-black/6115611.p?skuId=6115611 Stream Deck by Elgato x 2: https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/stream-deck Please advise me any changes if necessary. Thank you very much for your time and support. Happy new year! Brian T. Edited January 4, 2020 by Brian Tran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 4, 2020 Hi @peterB Thank you for your prompt reply and taking your time to help me on this. I would need a powerful and best-bang-for-the-bucks trading system for at least next 3 years. This system is only for Day trading for now. I don't gaming or any other sorts like film/image editing. I am not sure that Best Buy gaming desktop is good for Day Trading or not, so I decided to build my own. It would be great if you can recommend me specific products. Brian T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 4, 2020 HI @peterB, I am going to install Windows 10. Will I need the DVD/BR Drive? I am sorry I have no ideas about all the Windows Desktop for a long time. But as entering day trading, I will have to learn all of this stuff again. I guess... As Andrew suggests, I will use a wired lan connection. Thanks a lot for your help. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 4, 2020 I will be using DAS Pro, IB, and Trade Ideas Scanner. so no DVD drive then. Will it be the same as Mac OS and no need for DVD drive at all? I am ordering what you suggested and will play around to put all of them together and installing Windows 10. It’ll be fun. Some parts are out of stock for several days on Amazon. It is Ok for me because I am still watching basic classes in Education Center. thanks a lot @peterB . I really appreciate your help. Brian T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 4, 2020 Thanks @peterB, WD_Black SN750 500GB NVMe Internal Gaming SSD - Gen3 PCIe, M.2 2280, 3D NAND - WDS500G3X0C is unavailable until Jan 17. Can I use one of these two instead? What do you suggest?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VXCFNVS/ref=psdc_1292116011_t4_B07MH2P5ZD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6DKM8V/ref=psdc_1292116011_t2_B07MH2P5ZD The graphics card is also unavailable, Is this card OK : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZ6FMF8/ref=psdc_284822_t1_B07K4248QT ? Brian T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 4, 2020 Thank you very much @peterB. All were ordered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 4, 2020 @peterB: I am on bestbuy.com for the monitors. I see this gaming desktop: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-omen-gaming-intel-core-i7-9700-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660-ti-1tb-hard-drive-256gb-ssd-shadow-black-front-bezel-dark-chrome-logo/6349466.p?skuId=6349466 just wonder: Is this one better performance for Day Trading? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 6, 2020 @peterB: Thank you so much. Happy trading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Hi @peterB I end up with a custom setup from Best Buy. They have a Geek Squad to do all the things for me. I want to focus on learning and practicing. Here are my configuration: Edited January 20, 2020 by Brian Tran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Tran 0 Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/19/2020 at 4:57 PM, peterB said: what have you end up with? How's your trading in 2019? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
